FOR THE RECORD

May 30, 1986

FOOTBALL

Pittsburgh Steelers --

Signed DB Kelvin Middleton of Wichita State. St. Louis Cardinals -- Signed USFL G Derek Kennard, formerly of the Los Angeles Express. Detroit Lions -- Waived OT Don Laster, who came to the team after playing for the Washington Redskins in 1982 and '83.

BASEBALL

Cincinnati Reds -- Placed RHP Mario Soto (sore shoulder) on 15-day disabled list as of May 24; called up LHP Chris Welsh from AAA. Oakland A's -- Released OF Steve Henderson to make room for RHP Dave Stewart. Texas Rangers -- Signed RHP George Shiflett, first-round pick in the free agent draft.